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King Edward VI College

King Edward VI College. Evening for parents of new students. First, some introductions…. A new beginning. Greater autonomy More choices New friends New teachers Self organisation Self discipline Support from home and college. Our contract with you.

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King Edward VI College

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  1. King Edward VI College Evening for parents of new students

  2. First, some introductions…

  3. A new beginning • Greater autonomy • More choices • New friends • New teachers • Self organisation • Self discipline • Support from home and college

  4. Our contract with you • To take care of our students and treat them as individuals • To provide an outstanding education • To enable students to reach their full potential • To investigate all complaints or concerns • To tell you what’s going on!

  5. Students’ contract with us • Observe our rules and expectations of behaviour • Full and punctual attendance • Respect others • Take responsibility for own behaviour • Commitment to study • Participate in college life

  6. Helping others

  7. Getting involved

  8. Having fun

  9. What do students themselves say about their experiences at King Ed’s?

  10. The rules • Mutual respect and common sense • Zero tolerance of drugs and alcohol • Zero tolerance of bullying • No smoking on campus • No “visitors” on campus • Full attendance

  11. Timetable (1) • 8.45am – 4.00pm (3.40pm Wed/Fri) • Lunchtime: 12.50pm – 1.40pm

  12. Timetable (2) • Year 12: 4 subjects at AS level • Year 13: 3 of the subjects plus General Studies • Modular structure with chance to re-take • Key Skills • Enrichment • Tutorial

  13. The student journey …you have to remember that most of our students don’t come to us as A Level students; they are young people who have just finished their GCSEs. We have to help them become A Level students. Bill Laurie

  14. Educational Maintenance Allowance • Replaced by 16-19 Bursary Fund • Some young people eligible for £1200 year grant • Others eligible for contributions to the cost of travel, trips and visits, equipment etc • Based on household income • Application form and criteria on college website in mid-July

  15. How is the college organised? • Senior Management Team • Cross college managers • Faculties • Business and Social Science • Humanities • Literature, Languages and Creative Arts • Mathematics and Science

  16. Success through support (1) Who’s there to help? In faculties • Subject Teacher • Subject Leader • Personal Tutor • Lead Tutor • Head of Faculty

  17. Success through support (2) Across the college • Learning support and study skills • Careers/HE advice • Work/Schools Experience • Student Union and pastoral/subject mentors • Counselling/other agencies

  18. Success through support (3) How will I know what’s going on? • Assessments posted and available online • Profiling and reports • Consultation evenings • Calendar

  19. Settling in • Practical issues • Travel and travel time • Clothes • Expectations • “What will it be like?” • Anxieties • “Will I cope?” • “I won’t know anyone!” • “Everyone’s better than me.”

  20. What will happen in Induction? • Welcomed at the gates • Student/staff helpers • Arrival by 9am in tutor base • Welcome by the Principal and other staff • Subject sessions • Advice and guidance re subject change • Meet new friends!

  21. What next? • Letter from College in August • GCSE results late August • Bring results slip on Induction II Friday 2 September • Year 12 only in Wed 7 September • Year 12 later start 10.05am Thursday 8 September

  22. Opportunities to get involved • Volunteering • Trips and visits • Governors

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